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Police arrested Kidnappers ring leader, Others in Damaturu

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Police arrested Kidnappers ring leader, Others in Damaturu

Police arrested Kidnappers ring leader, Others in Damaturu

By Yahaya Wakili

Yobe State Police Command has busted a kidnapping syndicate where they arrested a kidnappers the kingpin who had been terrorizing communities in some parts of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

This was disclosed in a Press Release issue by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim in Damaturu.

Police detectives from crack squad Damaturu acting on credible and actionable intelligence trailed and arrested Jobdi Muhammadu aged 42yrs a nomadic herder while planning for an operation to kidnap someone from Buni Yadi community of Gujba local government area of the state

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“At the time of the arrest the suspect was found in possession of a loaded AK47 rifle.” Police said

However, efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

“In addition detectives from Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters arrested two Robbery suspects who specialize in burglary and breaking into people’s houses and vehicles.” The Police added.

According to the release, the modus operandi of these hoodlums is to hibernate in markets and banks and watch customers who withdraw large sums of money in order to tail and burgle the vehicle.

“A case in point is that on 19th August, 2022 at about 1400hrs, one Abdul Ibrahim of Damboa went to Access Bank in Potiskum and withdrew a large sum of money.

“The suspects namely, Yahaya Sunusi age 48yrs and Mohammed Musa age 47yrs all from Kano state trailed Abdul after leaving the Bank.

“The release further said, the suspects broke into the car and stole the sum of #1,200,000.00. The suspects were promptly arrested by the police then the money recovered will be charged to court at the completion of investigation.” The state said

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna G. Garba psc appreciates the cooperation and support of the Yobe State Government in ensuring security and safety of lives and properties in the state.

The CP therefore urges citizens to continue to support the command by providing useful and credible information at all times.

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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa

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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.

In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.

Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.

The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.

The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.

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15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara

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15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly clash broke out between members of the nomadic Fulani and Hausa communities at Dan Sokoto Model Primary School in Bungudu Township, Zamfara State, during the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr on April 1, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation resulted in the death of 17-year-old Abbas Sani, a resident of Kuga Village.

He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to General Hospital Bungudu, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The body was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.

In response to the incident, security forces launched an intensive raid in the area, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects.

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Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna

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Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Two soldiers from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks in Kaduna were attacked by armed assailants on April 2, 2025, at Babar Saura around 4:41 PM.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makaka that three attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, shot the soldiers, leaving one, Corporal James (surname unknown), dead, and Private Ibrahim Bazalla injured. The assailants stole two AK-47 rifles from the soldiers before fleeing the scene.

The victims were rushed to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, where Corporal James was confirmed dead, while Private Bazalla is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

Following a coordinated operation by the military, police and vigilante groups, the assailants were tracked to Degel2, Kaduna, where they abandoned a silver Toyota Corolla. As they attempted to escape, the attackers snatched a white Toyota Venza from a civilian, Abdullahi Mohammed, of Badarawa, Kaduna.

Efforts to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen vehicle are ongoing.

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